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EXAMINATIONS COUNCIL OF SWAZILANDSwaziland General Certificate of Secondary Education

FASHION AND FABRICS 6904/02

Paper 2 Practical Examination October/November 2013

CONFIDENTIAL INSTRUCTIONSTo the Teacher

Great care should be taken to ensure that any confidential information does not reach the candidates either directly or indirectly. The planning session and practical sessions will be carried out at the same time in all schools.

PRACTICAL TEST

1 Schools will receive the following materials with the question papers for the Practical Examination:

(a) Copies of the question papers in a sealed envelope; (b) Planning sheets for the order of work;

(c) An envelope for each candidate containing the pattern. These must be locked away until the day of the examination, when they are to be handed to the Supervisor.

2 Schools are reminded that they are required to provide fabric for the Practical Examination (Paper 2). The following materials must be provided for each candidate:

(a) A piece of lightweight printed cotton blend fabric 70 cm × 115 cm and a contrasting plain cotton or cotton blend fabric 15 cm × 15 cm for the pocket. The colour should be one on which the candidates will find it easy to work. Bright red and dark colours should be avoided.

(b) A piece of lightweight iron-on interfacing 45 cm × 40 cm.

(c) Sewing thread to match the fabric.

(d) Tacking thread.

(e) Embroidery threads – three contrasting colours.

(f) Two 1.5 cm buttons.

Candidates are to be reminded that a multi-sized pattern sheet will be supplied for this test. The pattern will include a 1.5 cm seam allowance, which is not marked.

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CENTRE NUMBER

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ENGLISH LANGUAGE 6873/02Paper 2 Continuous Writing October/November 2018 2 hours

Candidates answer on the Question Paper.No Additional Materials are required.

READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS FIRST

Write your Centre number, candidate number and name in the spaces provided.Write in dark blue or black pen.Do not use staples, paper clips, highlighters, glue or correction fluid.

Answer all questions.Dictionaries are not allowed.

At the end of the examination, fasten all your work securely together.The number of marks is given in brackets [ ] at the end of each question or part question.

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Exercise 1

Your relative is doing their final year at high school and is still undecided about which career path to follow.

Write a letter advising him/her about the services offered by the Career Guidance and Counselling Centre available in the school.

Your letter should include:

● who should visit the Centre

● services offered by the Career Guidance and Counselling Centre in the school

● what are the benefits

Your letter should be 150–200 words long.

You will receive up to 7 marks for the content of your letter and up to 7 marks for the style and accuracy of language.

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Exercise 2

There is a great concern that your country is importing too much electricity from neighbouring countries, which is too costly. A survey was carried out to find ways to minimise the ever-increasing consumption of electricity.

Below are some comments by local people:

Write an article for your local newspaper expressing your views concerning this issue.

Your article should be between 150–200 words long.

The comments above may give you some ideas, but you are free to use ideas of your own.

You will receive up to 7 marks for content, and up to 7 marks for the style and accuracy of language.

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Exercise 3

Write about 350–450 words on ONE of the following:

1. “Who would have thought there was such a wealth of wisdom in that frail looking old woman?” Write a story based on these words.

2. Describe what you think the world will be like for the next generation.

3. Drivers’ licences should now be issued to 16 year olds. What are your views?

You will receive up to 11 marks for the content of your composition, and up to 11 marks for the accuracy of style and language.

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